About the Role
As an Arborist Climber Trainee, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew working alongside Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists, gaining practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. This is a unique entry-level opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on, on-the-job training.
Responsibilities
- Learn through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including tree climbing, pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing, removal of hazardous trees, and tree identification.
- Properly maintain and operate equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts).
- Implement work zone safety procedures.
- Assist Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders working on the ground and aloft.
- Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.
- Learn, understand, and adhere to all safety rules and company safety policies.
Requirements
- A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
- Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
- Valid driver's license.
- A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team.
- Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required.
- Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field is preferred but not required.
Location
- Southampton, NY
Work Type
- Regular Full-Time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
Salary/Compensations
- $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits
- A safety-first culture and professional workplace
- Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Industry credential/license pay increases
- Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
- Boot reimbursement up to $150
- Employee referral bonus program
- Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories
About the Company
- At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.
Equal Opportunity
- The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
